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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Graphing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Nursing Homes, Cleanliness, Sanitation, Patient Safety, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology

      4.8
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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Economics of Health Care Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Actuarial Science, Medicare, Health Policy, Financial Systems, Hospital Medicine, Market Dynamics, Economics, Hospice, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Commercial Laws

      4.8
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      689 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Ideation, Project Finance, Value Propositions, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Digital Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Tableau Software, Electronic Medical Record, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Big Data, Data Collection, User Centered Design, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Interoperability, Health Care, Health Disparities, Statistical Analysis, Health Care Administration

      4.5
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      Northwestern University

      The Importance of Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Collection, Real Time Data, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Transformation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Crisis Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching, Information Privacy, Scenario Testing, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Safety and Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Encryption Standard, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Cryptography, Code Review, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Secure Coding

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      881 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Governance, Health Care, Health Policy, Health Technology, Policy Development, Emerging Technologies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, European History, Media and Communications, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

    • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
    • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
    • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Digital Health: Imperial College London
    • The Importance of Listening: Northwestern University
    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System

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